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Chemical and mechnical type portable foam fire extinguishers
There are four principal types of portable fire extinguisher usually found on
board ship. These are the soda-acid, foam, dry powder and carbon dioxide
extinguishers. Working principle of a foam type portable extinguisher are explained below.
Foam extinguisher—chemical:
The main container is filled with sodium bicarbonate solution and a long
inner polythene container is filled with aluminium sulphate (Figure
). The inner container is sealed by a cap held in place by a
plunger. When the plunger is unlocked by turning it, the cap is released.
The extinguisher is then inverted for the two liquids to mix. Carbon
dioxide is produced by the reaction which pressurises the container and
forces out the foam.